Amagama ka Nokutela
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Amagama ka Nokutela (which means Nokutela's words/names) is an independently produced experimental short film conceptualized by Asanda Sizani and directed by Zimisele Ngubane. The story follows the life journey of South African musician, teacher, Ohlange High School and Ilanga lase Natal newspaper co-founder, Nokutela Mdima-Dube who lived in Inanda, KwaZulu-Natal between 1873-1917. The multi-pronged project is produced by a collective of Black women. Amagama ka Nokutela premiered at the world renowned Zeitz MOCAA (Museum of Contemporary Art Africa) on 25 January 2022, which was the 105th anniversary of Nokutela's passing.
Crew
Zimisele Ngubane
Director
Geoffrey Butler
Editor
Nono Mncwango
Cinematography
Busi Sizani
Executive Producer
Asanda Sizazi
Executive Producer, Costume Design, Hairstylist
Florence Masebe
Producer
Siphokazi Jonas
Producer
Florence Masebe
Producer
Masasa Mbangeni
Casting
Mzukisi Mbane
Costume Design
Sindiso Khumalo
Costume Design
Caroline Greeff
Makeup Artist
Keenan Meyer
Musician
Monthati Masebe
Musician
Sihle Papu
Musician
Msizi Mnyandu
Musician
John Langalibalele Dube
Music
Nokutela Mdima-Dube
Music
Spha Mdlalose
Playback Singer